tension
How many syllables in tension?
There are 2 syllables in the word tension.Divide tension into syllables:
ten · sion
How to pronounce tension:
Synonyms for tension:
anxiety
apprehension
breaking point
edginess
latent hostility
mental strain
nervous strain
nervousness
pressure
restlessness
strain
stress
suspense
tautness
tenseness
tensity
the jitters
unease
yips
Antonyms for tension:
bagginess
droop
droopiness
ease
floppiness
hang
limpness
looseness
sag
slack
slackness
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